flimsy

• Описывает что-то слабое, тонкое или плохо сделанное, часто лишённое прочности или основательности.

Describes something that is weak, thin, or poorly made, often lacking strength or substance.

1. Weak or fragileB1formal

   Easily broken or damaged; lacking strength or solidity.

   Непрочный

   • The flimsy cardboard box collapsed under the weight of the books.
   • She wore a flimsy dress that offered no protection from the cold wind.
   • The old bridge was too flimsy to support heavy traffic.

   Синонимыfragilefrailinsubstantialrickety

   Антонимыdurablefirmrobustsolidstrongsturdysubstantialtough

2. Unconvincing or weakB2formal

   Lacking substance, logic, or credibility; not convincing.

   Неубедительный

   • He offered a flimsy excuse for being late to the meeting.
   • The evidence against the suspect was flimsy and circumstantial.
   • Her argument was too flimsy to persuade the committee.

   Синонимыfeebleimplausibleinadequatepoorshakythintransparentunconvincingunsatisfactoryweak

   Антонимыconvincingsolidsoundstrongsubstantial